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RAND Congressional newsletters and alerts highlight our research on the most relevant issues in the public policy debate. See the most recent issues below.

National Security and Terrorism

Assessing the Russia-Iran Partnership
Since February 2022, Russia and Iran have increased their defense and economic cooperation and explored options that could transform the relationship into a broad-based strategic partnership. A new RAND paper describes the factors that drive (and constrain) Russian-Iranian cooperation and examines how the relationship might evolve.
Nov 29, 2023
United States Coast Guard

Report on the Arctic Capabilities of the U.S. Armed Forces
Researchers presents findings on the U.S. and other armed forces' capabilities in the Arctic, including how effectively the U.S., its allies, and prospective rivals can operate in different parts of the region.
Nov 1, 2023
National Security and Terrorism

Understanding the Risk of Escalation in the War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has imposed devastating losses on the Russian military and on Ukraine's military and civilian populations, but both sides have avoided certain escalatory options. New RAND research evaluates the potential for further escalation.
Oct 27, 2023
National Security and Terrorism

How Ukrainian Civilians Resist Russia
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the ways in which civilians can support a nation's effort to defend itself against an external occupying power. A new RAND report offers a broad characterization of Ukrainian approaches to civilian-based resistance during the first four months of the war.
Sep 28, 2023
National Security and Terrorism

2023 Summer Reading List for Congress
To help members and staff prepare for the fall session, we’ve curated a list of the latest RAND research on topics likely to be at the top of Congress’ agenda in the coming months, including artificial intelligence, health care consolidation, opioids, teacher well-being, and veterans’ mental health.
Aug 30, 2023
National Security and Terrorism

The Will to Fight of Russian Private Military Actors
In Ukraine, Syria, several African countries, and other conflict hotspots, private contractors are operating on behalf of, yet are ostensibly separate from, the Russian state. Reliance on these actors allows Russia to expand its military footprint while maintaining plausible deniability.
Aug 25, 2023
Cybersecurity

Ensuring That Government Use of Technology Serves the Public
Ensuring that technologies deployed by the government serve the public interest requires an accurate assessment of their benefits and risks . RAND Corporation’s Benjamin Boudreaux offers three recommendations for the government when it is considering deploying new technology.
Aug 1, 2023
Health Care Costs

Health Care Consolidation and Price Transparency
The continued rise in health care costs for patients across the United States has policymakers actively considering proposals to increase competition and transparency. RAND experts are available to answer questions you may have about the potential impacts of health care consolidation.
Aug 1, 2023
National Security and Terrorism

Can Taiwan Resist a Large-Scale Military Attack by China?
An accurate assessment of Taiwan's ability to withstand a large-scale attack by China could help U.S. decisionmakers better anticipate and respond in such a situation. New RAND research develops a framework for assessing a country's capacity to resist a large-scale military attack and then assesses Taiwan's capacity to resist an attack by China for 90 days.
Jul 28, 2023
Ukraine

Reconstructing Ukraine
As policymakers plan Ukraine’s reform and reconstruction, it will be critical to learn from relevant reconstruction efforts. A new RAND report analyzes such efforts and provides guidance for next steps.
Jul 26, 2023
Artificial Intelligence

Advancing Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
The United States is currently the global leader in AI; however, AI systems have security and safety vulnerabilities. RAND CEO Jason Matheny outlines highlights five actions that the federal government could take to advance trustworthy AI.
Jul 25, 2023
Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Geographic Availability of Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Veterans
Far too many Americans, and especially veterans, fail to receive treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). RAND Corporation's Jonathan Cantor discusses the complexity and accessibility of SUD treatment for veterans and makes recommendations to address the lack of data on SUD treatment providers and patients.
Jul 12, 2023
Emergency Preparedness

Tailoring Disaster and Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery to the Needs of Older Adults and Disabled Americans
RAND’s Mahshid Abir provides recommendations to help address the specific needs of these populations, including potential opportunities to modernize preparedness and response capabilities in the upcoming reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).
Jul 6, 2023
National Security and Terrorism

What Is China’s Strategy in the Pacific Islands?
In congressional testimony, Derek Grossman outlined the broad contours of Chinese strategy toward the Pacific Islands region, provided an analysis of Chinese strategy in the Freely Associated States and U.S. territories in the Pacific, and offered policy recommendations for Congress and the U.S. government.
Jun 29, 2023
Military Recruitment

Addressing the Recruiting Crisis in the Armed Services
The U.S. military services struggled to meet their recruiting goals in fiscal year 2022, and the Army, Air Force, and Navy are on track for another tough year. If this problem persists, it could hurt operational effectiveness. RAND Economist Beth Asch outlines options to address the recruiting crisis in the short and long term, including for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Jun 23, 2023
Measuring Health Care Costs

Health Care Price Transparency: Opportunities to Improve Affordability and Data Effectiveness
How can health care price transparency data be better leveraged to address increasing health care prices and improve affordability? RAND economist Christopher M. Whaley outlines potential options to improve the effectiveness of hospital and insurer price transparency data.
Jun 13, 2023
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities for the Department of Defense
Integrating AI into our national security plans poses special challenges. RAND CEO Jason Matheny discusses some opportunities to improve DoD operations to defend against AI-related threats.
Jun 6, 2023
Military Strategy

Proxy Warfare in Strategic Competition
New RAND research explores how the United States, China, and Russia might compete elsewhere in the world—primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
May 31, 2023
Pharmaceutical Drugs

Prescription Drug Markets
As policymakers consider proposals to address the high cost of drugs, RAND experts are available to provide objective and data-driven insights about prescription drug markets.
May 25, 2023
Military Strategy

Proxy Warfare in Strategic Competition
The prospect of the increasing use of proxy warfare has several implications for U.S. defense policy. Violent nonstate actors supported by states tend to be much more lethal than those without state support.
Apr 27, 2023
China

Strategic Competition with China
How to effectively compete with China ranks among the top national security concerns of the 118th Congress. Already this year, several committees have held hearings on various aspects of relations with China. RAND possesses deep and broad expertise on China that is available to congressional staff.
Apr 20, 2023
Artificial Intelligence

Challenges to U.S. National Security and Competitiveness Posed by Artificial Intelligence
How can the United States harness AI to enhance its national security and economic competitiveness? RAND CEO Jason Matheny outlines eight recommendations for decisionmakers to consider.
Apr 13, 2023
Warfare and Military Operations

Russian Military Operations in Ukraine
One year has passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Dara Massicot reflects on the past 12 months of war, discusses the current Russian offensive, and outlines different scenarios in the year ahead.
Mar 30, 2023
Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

Addressing the Opioid Crisis with an Ecosystem Approach
The new report, America’s Opioid Ecosystem, provides insights into the extraordinary depth of the country’s opioid problems. Researchers offer nine action areas that could help decisionmakers prioritize and organize their efforts to address problems associated with opioid use.
Mar 16, 2023
Military Strategy

China's Overseas Military Diplomacy and Implications for U.S. Interests
The expansion of China's global interests and the subsequent increase in its overseas security footprint have led the Chinese leadership to elevate the role of military diplomacy in supporting China's foreign policy objectives.
Feb 24, 2023

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